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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,718.30, 22,045.02 and 11,405.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,718.30, 22,045.02 and 11,405.40 is: 17,082.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,718.30 : 22,045.02 = 11,405.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,718.30/22,045.02 = 11,405.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,718.30x = 22,045.02 × 11,405.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,718.30x = 251,432,271.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,432,271.11/14,718.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,082.97

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